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Pros

This is the same case we've been using for 5 years so every computer on the floor is the same. Makes maintenance easy and swapping parts simple.

ConsNo front fan

SummaryThis case has been almost the same for 5 years and I appreciate the continuity. They've added USB 3.0 to the front as the one update.Case is quiet and has no extra flashing lights or bling.Perfect for business use.

Pros

pricequiet

Conslittle case managementcollecting dust

Summarybought this case with the 500w psu about 3 years ago on christmas sale at around $80. It works just fine. The lock function of the side panel and the front panel can be useful if you need it. There is only one case fan at the back, which works quiet so far in 3 years. One weakness is that you cannot do much case management with this case. But for a case bought 3 years ago at this price? I can live with it.

Pros

Quiet and convenient workstation case for home/office use.Built in power supply by Antec and it's a adequate performer. Elegant looking case, suitable for general use application.

ConsCase temp may get a little hot, better ventilation design is restricted by its rather compact design. It's a tradeoff. Not recommended for gaming which usually requires extra long video card + extra heat dissipation or 24/7 server stations.

SummaryIt still remains a great buy for one looking for an easy solution at a general use workstation case at the get go.

Pros

It's very quiet! and it comes with a good PSU!

ConsThe price is sometimes way to high...

SummaryAt 100$ this would be a no brainer for most of the builds I make for myself and my friends, but because the price keeps jumping back up I sometimes have to chose another case and it's a shame because this one is silent, it's well built and it looks nice!

Pros

Quiet, solidly built.

ConsPower switch behind door

SummaryThis is a nice, silent case. I love the cable routing and the drive bays. Cons: There is no provision from front USB3.0, I don't like the SSD mount, and the main case fan is not thermally controlled. It also irritates me that the power button is behind a door.

Pros

Good CostPlenty of RoomEasy to Install

ConsNone so far

SummaryJust bought this over the weekend when it was on sale and couldn't be happierGood size, good cost and plenty of room I installed it with the Noctua NH-D14 heatsink with no issuesThe airflow is very nice and quiet

Pros

Pros

QuietGood-Looking when shutExcellent base power supplyLock for sealing in components

ConsPlain Optical Bay Area

SummarySimple case, elegant when the front is closed, but an unfinished interior by the optical drives gives a feeling of cheapness. I trust Antec power supplies, so the fact that this includes a 500w unit, even if not used with this case is a good positive.

The third chapter in the Quiet Computing story written by Antec-it's everything you've come to expect from the prestigious Sonata line, with even more upgrades and improvements. The Sonata III is whisper quiet when it comes to system noise while the new High Definition front audio ports ensure that your audio will be crystal clear. And the front eSATA connector allows for simple data transfer. It's all powered by Earth Watts 500 Watt power supply unit (PSU) which is equipped with universal input and Active PFC. This PSU is also 80PLUS certified making it one of the most efficient PSU's available. All that means the Sonata III is the perfect combination of style, silence and efficiency.

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